Experience

Friends of the Children - Portland

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Major Gifts Officer

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Portland, Oregon, United States Working closely with the organization's donor community to partner on philanthropic investments for FriendsPDX, today and into the future



Portland State University Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Director of Development

  • Dec 2020 - Jun 2023

  Portland, Oregon, United States I manage a portfolio of 95 individual donors and prospects for PSU, with a focus on supporters of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). CLAS encompasses 24 academic departments, and our team of 3 fundraisers works to secure approximately $5M annually. Experienced with qualifications, discovery, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and working in a metric-driven environment. My focus is on gifts of $25K+, Individual Fundraising Total (FY22): $1,655,768 I also lead the… Show more I manage a portfolio of 95 individual donors and prospects for PSU, with a focus on supporters of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS). CLAS encompasses 24 academic departments, and our team of 3 fundraisers works to secure approximately $5M annually. Experienced with qualifications, discovery, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and working in a metric-driven environment. My focus is on gifts of $25K+, Individual Fundraising Total (FY22): $1,655,768 I also lead the philanthropic portion of a $68M capital campaign that will support the renovation of the outdated Science Building 1 into Vernier Science Center, PSU's welcoming new home for undergraduate sciences. I lead monthly campaign meetings, monitor and track the funding plan, and coordinate events, communications, case statements, and engagement opportunities. Show less



OMSI

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Foundation and Corporate Development Officer

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2020

  Portland, Oregon Area I built and nurtured community relationships, using innovative approaches to connect foundations, corporations, and individuals with OMSI's mission. I managed a portfolio of 75 foundation, corporate, and individual donors, and solicited and closed major foundation and corporate gifts, ranging from $5,000+, including six and seven-figured gifts. I thoughtfully and efficiently assessed alignment, cultivated donors, prepared compelling proposals, and gathered internal cross-departmental buy-in. I… Show more I built and nurtured community relationships, using innovative approaches to connect foundations, corporations, and individuals with OMSI's mission. I managed a portfolio of 75 foundation, corporate, and individual donors, and solicited and closed major foundation and corporate gifts, ranging from $5,000+, including six and seven-figured gifts. I thoughtfully and efficiently assessed alignment, cultivated donors, prepared compelling proposals, and gathered internal cross-departmental buy-in. I thrived on the creativity involved in creating unique sponsorship packages that achieved marketing goals while providing science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) experiences for OMSI visitors and increasing accessibility and inclusion of underserved audiences. • Led and co-led donor relationships, leading to $2.4 million in corporate and private foundation contributions in the past two years. • Authored inspiring, donor-centric collateral for OMSI’s 5-year capital campaign including proposals, pitch decks, and reports. Stewarded donors and their guests at museum visits and events. • Engaged corporate donors in OMSI activities, finding meaningful ways for them to contribute and advance our work and connect with OMSI staff and visitors. • Created and implemented communication plan in response to health pandemic-related changes to our Gala 2020, where we met our $1,000,000 goal. • Communicated OMSI’s mission, strategic plan, and community impact through Rotary Club presentations around the Portland Metro area, brown bag presentations at partner organizations, and national conferences.

• Foundation Relations Coordinator

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

  Portland, Oregon Area

• Senior Exhibit Developer

  • Apr 2010 - Aug 2014

  Portland, Oregon • Led experience and content development for nationally-touring and permanently installed museum exhibitions: Clever Together/ Juntos somos ingeniosos, Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Mindbender Mansion, Mindbender Mansion 2, and for external clients including NASA, Arkansas Discovery Network, Bonneville Dam, and Mt. St. Helen’s Johnson Ridge Observatory. • Developed and authored a master plan for the renewal of OMSI’s Historic Turbine Hall. This plan included content, audience, and… Show more • Led experience and content development for nationally-touring and permanently installed museum exhibitions: Clever Together/ Juntos somos ingeniosos, Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Mindbender Mansion, Mindbender Mansion 2, and for external clients including NASA, Arkansas Discovery Network, Bonneville Dam, and Mt. St. Helen’s Johnson Ridge Observatory. • Developed and authored a master plan for the renewal of OMSI’s Historic Turbine Hall. This plan included content, audience, and engagement frameworks, recommendations for architectural and operational changes, and a phased schedule for implementation. • Authored federal grant proposals including NSF, IMLS, NASA, SEDAPA, SEPA; Co-authored Sustainability NSF proposal, funded for $2.3 million; Private and corporate foundation proposals for Renewable Energy projects including PGE, Meyer Memorial Trust, Murdock Foundation, Bullitt Foundation • Presented at national and regional conferences (American Alliance of Museums, Association of Science and Technology Centers, National Association for Interpretation; Regional Equity Summit; ReUse Connex) • Co-chaired committee of PIC-Green, an American Alliance of Museums (AAM) professional community devoted to furthering sustainability in the museum sector (2013-2016).

• Exhibit Developer & Project Evaluator

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2010

  Portland, Oregon Area



FORMATIONS INC.

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibit Developer

  • May 2016 - Aug 2020

  Portland, Oregon, United States • Worked closely with clients to develop content approach, goals, objectives, and design strategies. • Researched content and wrote exhibit labels; sourced and acquired image rights. • Coordinated with client, graphic designer, 3D designer, and fabricators to keep projects on track. • Developed exhibits for National Park Service Pearson Air Museum (Vancouver, WA), Meteor Crater Visitor Center (Winslow AZ), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Salem, OR), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers… Show more • Worked closely with clients to develop content approach, goals, objectives, and design strategies. • Researched content and wrote exhibit labels; sourced and acquired image rights. • Coordinated with client, graphic designer, 3D designer, and fabricators to keep projects on track. • Developed exhibits for National Park Service Pearson Air Museum (Vancouver, WA), Meteor Crater Visitor Center (Winslow AZ), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Salem, OR), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Carlyle, IL), and Port of Portland (Troutdale, OR). Show less



David Heil & Associates, Inc.

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Assistant

  • 2006 - 2007

  Portland, Oregon Area



Humboldt State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Life Coordinator, Freelance Exhibit Developer

  • 2005 - 2006

  Arcata, California



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interpretive Park Ranger, Redwood National Park

  • Jun 2004 - Jan 2005

  Orick, California



US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Records Assistant, U.S. National Arboretum

  • Jun 2002 - Apr 2003

  Washington D.C. Metro Area